Here Be Dragons, Battambang

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Here Be Dragons is one of the first hostels to be opened in Battambang, and the fact that it is still around just attests to its popularity. It is owned and run by a French couple, who definitely know what backpackers might expect from a home away from home.

The Location

The hostel is located on the main road that runs parallel to the Sangker River. This is a really pleasant area in which to walk around during the evening, as there are parks and benches all along the river, and after sunset many food stalls pop up along the road. It is a good location as it is quite central and it can be a good starting point from which to reach the bamboo train. Moreover, the Governor’s Palace and a number of impressive temples are in easy reach from here as well.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel offers dorm and private rooms alike. The dorms are in a separate building and are really cute; while other hostels mark your bed with numbers, this one marks them with colours! All of them have a different colour, which gives the place a really upbeat atmosphere. You also get a metal chest right next to your bed in which to store your belongings and plugs to charge your electronic devices. The room has excellent-quality air conditioning and the Wi-Fi is great too! The bathrooms are outside in a separate building, which is somewhat inconvenient, but at least they are clean and of decent quality. However, the toilets block easily, and if this happens, you will have to use the ones in the main building.

Common Spaces

Around the hostel, there is a nice courtyard and garden with plenty of hammocks, comfy chairs, and swinging beds. However, the biggest common area is inside -- the whole bottom floor is a massive bar and restaurant. When you check in, you receive a voucher for a free drink that you can use in this bar any time. There is also a nice rooftop terrace where various activities are organised every day of the week from film screenings to yoga. Unfortunately though, this area is only open in the evenings.

Summary

Here Be Dragons is great value for the price -- the premises are comfortable, spacious, and well maintained, and the events and the free drink voucher are pleasant surprises as well that will make your stay even more memorable.
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Here Be Dragons, Battambang
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JudyM
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Jul 29, 2019

Location and Contact

Location

• If you are arriving by moto or tuk tuk, ask the driver to drop you at Here Be Dragons, near Wat Sangker.
• If you're walking from the bus or boat station, head for the river then turn right and walk along it until you get to a bridge opposite a stationery shop. Cross the bridge and turn right again, and you'll see our sign - if you reach another bridge you've gone too far!

Facilities and Amenities

Female Solo Traveller

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

City Tours

Parking

24 Hour Security

Air Conditioning

Bar

Board Games

Credit Card Payments

Darts

Evening Entertainment

Food/Restaurant

Hot Showers

Live Music/Performance

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Table Tennis

Yoga Classes

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